Albert Reid
Pastoralist and politician in New South Wales, Australia
About Albert Reid
Lived 1886 – 1962 (aged 75). Albert Reid was an Australian politician, pastoralist and soldier.
Albert David Reid, MC (25 July 1886 – 22 May 1962) was an Australian politician. Born in Murrumburrah, New South Wales, he was educated at state schools before becoming a farmer and grazier at Crowther. He sat on Murrumburrah Shire Council before serving in the military in 1914. He was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry at Beersheeba in October 1917.
In 1927, he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the Country Party member for Young. He was defeated in 1930 but re-elected in 1932. He was Minister for Agriculture 1938–1941. He was defeated at the 1941 state election by 660 votes. He served with the Australian forces during World War II from 1941 to 1943. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian Senate as a Country Party Senator for New South Wales. He retired in 1961, with the retirement to take effect in 1962, but died while still a Senator; no appointment was made.
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Who was Albert Reid?
pastoralist and politician in New South Wales, Australia (1886-1962)
When was Albert Reid born?
Albert Reid was born on 25 July 1886 in Murrumburrah.
When did Albert Reid die?
Albert Reid died on 22 May 1962 in Concord Repatriation General Hospital.
What was Albert Reid's occupation?
Albert Reid was a politician, pastoralist and soldier.
What nationality was Albert Reid?
Albert Reid was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Reid. https://biography.guide/albert-reid/
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